Distance goals:
Grand Cayman to Cayman Brac: 89 miles (143 km)
Cayman Brac to Little Cayman: 5 miles (8 km)
Little Cayman to Grand Cayman: 86 miles (138 km)
TOTAL to make it to all three islands: 180 miles (290 km)
Reef Relief Squad
Three Island Virtual Challenge
Three Island Virtual Challenge
Be a part of CCMI’s Reef Relief Squad – join in the Three Island Virtual Challenge
When: 8 April – 8 June 2020
Who: Everyone
Where: Anywhere you are!
What: Walk, run, swim and/or cycle your way (virtually) between Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac
Cost: US $40 with a Reef Relief Squad shirt (US $25 for registration without a shirt)
In this time of physical distancing, you may be looking for something to keep you active and moving – while also helping support coral reefs. CCMI invites you to take part in this special virtual event that can be done wherever you are in an effort to virtually travel to one, two or even all three of the Cayman Islands! Starting 8 April, log your walking, running, swimming and cycling miles, seeing how far you can go by the end of the challenge on World Oceans Day (8th June). While you are out enjoying some fresh air and activity, take pictures of your efforts and post them in our special Facebook group, telling us how you are doing, using #ReefReliefSquad as part of your post.
Each registered participant will receive a special edition Reef Relief Squad tech tank top (US $40 registration option). Shirts will be mailed in early June (pending mail service situation). We hope you will wear it proudly to show that you are a supporter of CCMI and coral reefs. These special shirts will be available in unisex and women’s styles. A no-shirt registration option is also available for US $25 for those who wish to participate but prefer to not receive a shirt.
You will also receive a digital certificate with your distance travelled upon completion of the Three Island Challenge.
At the end of the Challenge, we’ll enter the names of everyone who logs any activity into a drawing for a special Healthy Reefs prize pack!
We hope you enjoy this fun virtual event that is designed to get our supporters out and moving while also supporting CCMI’s efforts for learning about, protecting and restoring coral reefs. CCMI remains focused on our mission to unlock the secrets of coral resiliency in the face of changing environmental conditions, a challenge that remains of extremely important to the future health of our oceans.
FAQs
Log your miles between 8 April and 8 June (World Oceans Day), and see how far you get in the Three Island Challenge!
This challenge is open to anyone – anywhere!
To be a part of the Three Island Challenge, you must first register for the challenge. Once your registration and payment is received, we’ll invite you to the Facebook group and send a link to a log sheet to keep track of your miles. How far will you go during this challenge? We can’t wait to find out!
The registration for the Three Island Virtual Challenge is US $40 to participate, which includes a special Reef Relief Squad tech tank. If want to participate but don’t need the shirt as part of your package, you can register as a participant for US $25. All registration fees support CCMI and our efforts to protect and restore coral reefs.
If your area allows you to go out to walk, run, cycle or swim, a bit of fresh air can be a highlight of your day. Please adhere to local guidelines/laws to ensure the health and safety of your community. A few things to remember:
- Know your local rules/laws about being outside & group sizes in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
- If you feel unwell, stay home.
- Stay a minimum of 6-ft from others
Check with your local health department for additional guidance in your area. In the Cayman Islands, you can visit the government website for more details and information: www.gov.ky/coronavirus
If you register to participate and receive a shirt, we aim to send shirts at the beginning of June. However, if there are delays in supply chains or postal service, there will be a delay in getting your shirt to you. We appreciate your understanding in these challenging times.
